Conserving overlooked and threatened regions Published 7 April 2022 Categories Environment | Global | Research New research shows that private protected areas help conserve underrepresented biomes and highly threatened regions.
“Tree of life” could help slow climate change Published 4 April 2022 Categories Global | Environment | Research Changing the way fruit is gathered from a “tree of life” could have hugely positive environmental and financial impacts in Amazonia, according to a new study.
Halving emissions by 2030 can keep 1.5°C within reach Published 4 April 2022 Categories Science | Environment | Research Without significant increases in the speed and ambition of climate action, limiting global warming to 1.5°C will be beyond reach, according to a major international report published today.
Higher blood fats make cells share stress Published 1 April 2022 Categories Science | Health Increased levels of blood fats in people with type 2 diabetes and obesity are more harmful than previously thought, a new study has found.
Screen use soars among UK adults post-lockdown Published 1 April 2022 Categories Health | Arts & Culture | Coronavirus | Research New research warns that screen use significantly increased among adults during the COVID-19 lockdowns and has continued at a high rate since, highlighting the need for Government guidance.
Explore, learn and create at Be Curious 2022 Published 30 March 2022 Categories Working with our region | University Be Curious, the University of Leeds’s annual research event, is back on campus for the first time since going virtual in 2020.
Improving the world’s parks and green spaces Published 30 March 2022 Categories Environment | Society & Politics A ground-breaking project that aims to improve parks across the globe has been launched.
Research to investigate the origins of Earth Published 28 March 2022 Categories Technology | Science An astrophysicist at the University of Leeds has been awarded a five-year fellowship to answer one of the most fundamental questions in science – how do planets form?
Leeds University Rocketry Association takes launch Published 28 March 2022 Categories Alumni Theo Youds has always dreamt of going to space. Since forming the first ever rocketry association at Leeds and leading two successful rocket flights, he's set his sights on the Spaceport America Cup.
Weight stigma expert gives evidence to Government inquiry Published 24 March 2022 Categories Health | Society & Politics A Leeds expert has called on the Government to tackle weight stigma and introduce long-term policies that recognise the chronic nature of obesity.
Anti-viral light neutralises COVID-19 Published 23 March 2022 Categories Science | Technology | Coronavirus | Health A new type of ultraviolet light can efficiently kill airborne microbes, such as those which cause COVID-19, a study has found after successful trials.
A robot small enough to explore the lungs Published 21 March 2022 Categories Technology | Health | Science Engineers and scientists have paved the way for a robot that can reach some of the smallest bronchial tubes in the lungs – to take tissue samples or deliver cancer therapy.
Swapping cars for walking Published 17 March 2022 Categories Research | Coronavirus | Environment People are now routinely using their cars less and walking more since the first COVID-19 lockdown, according to new research.
International bowel cancer clinical trials open Published 17 March 2022 Categories Science | Health Hundreds of newly diagnosed bowel cancer patients in Yorkshire will have the opportunity to take part in two international clinical trials.
Permafrost peatlands approaching tipping point Published 14 March 2022 Categories Environment | Global | Research Researchers warn that permafrost peatlands in Europe and Western Siberia are much closer to a climatic tipping point than previous believed.